Janice,
I suspect the Disability Discrimination Act may well cover this.
Nigel
Nigel Rudyard
Strategic Development Officer
(Museums, Libraries and Archives)
North West Museums Service
Griffin Lodge
Cavendish Place
BLACKBURN
BB2 2PN
Tel: 01254 670211
Mob: 07947 061373
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NWMS web site: http://www.nwmuseums.co.uk
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-----Original Message-----
From: Janice Taylor <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, August 17, 2001 2:32 PM
Subject: Repetitive strain injury
>I am trying to persuade my management to provide adjustable chairs for the
>public to use at microform readers and computers. Do any colleagues know of
>any legislation that I can use to lever the money my way ? I realise that
>employers have responsibilities regarding employees and computers/display
>screens, but what is the position of the public ?
>
>All suggestions gratefully received.
>
>Janice Taylor
>Wirral Archives
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